Senior Lead Engineer - Octopus by RTG

About Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

Currently, we are hiring for one of our partners who are building a tech-enabled supply chain platform that empowers retailers and brands to launch 20–60 minute delivery services within days. The solutions include:

• ML-based SaaS: Demand forecasting, inventory placement, and white-label customer apps.
• Shared Infrastructure: Dark stores and middle-mile logistics.
• Customer Access: Last-mile delivery and marketing ambassadors.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Lead Engineer to join our team. You will lead 1–2 junior full-stack engineers while remaining hands-on with development. Your role will include driving integrations, implementing and customizing systems, and co-defining technical architecture and roadmaps with the CTO. Lead and mentor junior full-stack engineers while being hands-on in development.

Responsibilities

Customize and implement off-the-shelf or paid solutions:

• Warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Order management systems (OMS)
• Last-mile routing systems
• AI-based automation (audio/text/video/image processing)

Drive technical integrations with large-scale B2B clients to ensure rapid go-to-market:

• Develop APIs, data exchange protocols, and integration tools.

• Integrate with existing client or third-party APIs/systems (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Maps).
• Develop toolkits for standard e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, etc.
• Co-define and enforce technical architecture and best practices with the CTO.
• Co-define the technical roadmap and lead the team to execute it.
• Oversee and maintain technology, data infrastructure, and security.

• 4–6 years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with 3rd party integrations and APIs, including coordination with client/partner engineering teams.
• Proven experience working in Agile environments, including Scrum ceremonies, Jira/ClickUp, Slack communication, and Git flow.

Preferred (Big Plus)

• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, and deployment.
• Experience in e-commerce or logistics systems.
• Knowledge of Medusa, Magento, Shopify, or similar platforms.

Technical Stack

• Frontend: TypeScript (Next.js with React, Nuxt.js with Vue.js)
• Backend: Python, NestJS
• Database: PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Caching: Redis or similar
• No-code Platforms: Retool or similar for internal tools
• Cloud Deployment & Management: AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean, Vercel, Render, etc.
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, CircleCI
• APM: Datadog, New Relic, etc.
• AI/LLMs: OpenAI APIs, OpenRouter, Hugging Face, etc.

• Opportunity to shape the technology strategy of a fast-growing supply chain platform.

• Leadership role with hands-on development responsibilities.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI tools, e-commerce, and logistics technologies.
• Flexible work location, with occasional requirements to work on client premises to expedite development.
• Company office: Sheikh Zayed.